Trust me I totally get it. Been dealing with it all my life. But all the bikes I’ve gotten stolen were because i missed 1 or 2 of these steps. They are tedious but necessary. Doesn’t hurt putting on a tracker on the bike too
My preventative measure I just don’t lock it up. I’m scared 😱 I really only use it for work and recreational rides. I do lock it at the grocery store but it’s only 10 minutes tops. I have a u-lock with a cord for the back wheel. I’d be scared to park it overnight, people would definitely steel it here.
im from Brooklyn, NY. i use $135 Kryptonite lock….and an Apple Airtag placed inside the seat of my Super73. imo, every ebike owner should fit an Apple Airtag inside the seat of your ebike. criminals are dumb…. /Bklyn👑
Hey Robert! Thanks for your comment. Yes Kryptonite locks are good but can still be compromised unfortunately. I have the same thing for mine. I recommend getting an Invoxia tracker, specially for NYC. It lets you know in real time if someone is touching your bike and will send notifications to your phone. And tracks the same (if not better) as an airtag too. Stay safe out there 🤟
The price of these bikes and how commonly bikes are stolen are the two main things preventing me from getting one. They are such awesome looking bikes, but to have it stolen by some drug head jackass would be infuriating.
Bro, I just bought a nice RX and I use it bc I do security work at a HS in a downtown area and across from us there’s low income drug dealers , and I seen them watching me … I’m honestly gonna re-sell it. I don’t wanna lose out on 2300 bc of some druggy. And I legit took
In Cali there bold enough. Not even a week in Cali I seen someone in broad daylight with everyone watchin by the store struggling to get a bike out of a lock. It could of just been the owner that forgot or lost his key. But it didn’t seem like the case lol
Hey Peter, just got my S2 a few days ago, never really had to lock up a bike before, but this one...this one im definitely locking up. So, thanks for taking the time to share some of your methods!
Just a heads up in the UK there still getting bikes stolen wether using U locks Dlocks and the way They do it is by simply using a gas powered nail gun !! Fired straight into the key lock 3 sec job so remember frame locked wheels locked key locks FACING DOWN 👌
Hey Parker! Another great vid. How did you get your bike back after it was stolen those 3 times? Did you use the tracker and get the cops to help or did you Spiderman vigilante it?
One time i did this and my bike was upside down. The bike was destroyed. Wheels had no air, rim was scatch. Who ever it was try everything he could to open the ulock. It sucks badly.
Oh boy that really sucks. Sounds like the thief got salty he couldn't steal your bike, so he made it personal. I had someone scratch my frame pretty badly but couldn't break the Ulock with the Pliers/wire cutters so I got lucky it was just scratches.
I use a U lock plus a kryptonite 3 ft chain. Considering adding a 3rd lock. Always make it difficult for a thief to steal your bike or bypass it altogether.
Thank you very much for the video. This is something we are quite worried about, living in France. Also thank you for explaining in another comment why it is much more expensive in Europe !
They throw it in a trailer and deal with the locks somware else . The anchor point is critical . A large diameter lock so bolt cutters can't get over it 20 mm Thick . I got a flexable cylinder lock .
Yeah you are right. But for the purpose of the video I am pretending the wooden fence is a metal pole that is cemented or bolted to the ground. Getting lots of people saying the same thing but they didn’t hear me say that.
Search The lock pick guy < A reality check then do what may be best for you and your bike , Put a tracker on the bike ? yep you can < Thanks Peter nice video
In nyc they will steal anything. I got a phone mount stolen and a removable light in different occasions. Many bike parts in Many places i have passed by in nyc were stolen. Including everything but the bike frame. So dont leave your bike outside over night, if you are able to store it in your apt.
In NY they will take front tire . If you really secure everything they will take headlight, phone mount or anything else they can get. Death threat sign on a bike , GPS sign on a bike , alarm and 2 locks should do the job .
There is no right lock.. if you come with a flex on a accu there is nothing strong enough en its super fast. I use a lock and a very very very loud alarm which goes off when the bike moves. Good luck getting away without everyone looking at you
We’re the bikes that were stolen from you e-bikes or regular bikes? Also for the alarm I think it can be disarmed just by cutting the wire so a thief who knows this can just cut the wire so getting a dedicated alarm is probably better. They are cheap on Amazon like 18$. They are best hid under the seat so thieves will have a hard time removing it
Regular bikes. And if you cut the cable you loose your horn button But the alarm will keep going till the battery is dead. And they’re not that cheap. It’s almost 50$
You guys get better components. They are very strict laws in the UK and in Europe in general where the bike must pass certain regulations. In other words, the European Super73 is built better. Besides that, you guys get the 10-speed kit automatically with the bike. Unfortunately, we don't have access to it here in the US. Europe brakes has: Magura MT4e, 2-piston caliper, 180mm x 2.0mm rotor - Rear: Magura MT4e, 180mm rotor x 2.0mm rotor. Yours comes with a horn included, ours doesn't. Also the European one has Torque where ours is Cadence/rotation sensor. Hope that explains it.
All seats are a pain in the ass to install haha. But I like this one because it’s firm, it gives me extra room (for 2 people to sit comfortably) and it doesn’t feel like I’m gonna fall back if I sit too far back. But it is less squishy than the stock one. You can always ask the seat maker to add extra padding.
where i live in quebec/canada u have to lock disc brake, wheel ,pedal, stering, too put alarm and sometime they just stole the whole rack with ur bike lmao
Lights are ok. Thieves usually want the whole bike. They don’t bother to be exposed or to take small things/accessories. Unless they are easily removable and valuable
@@thepeterparkershow Agreed. The Wing bikes had a built-in alarm system, but there were so many complaints against them for quality issues and customer service. I'm looking at alarms on Amazon in the meantime.
I ride around in a section 8 neighborhood but there's woods was insane jumps and there's prostitutes and stuff and I carry a glock 41 Gen 4 and an AR pistol in the backpack
@@thepeterparkershow The mounting clip is nowhere near large enough to fit around the handle bar, i had to bend it around to attempt to mount it, but it ultimately just scratched my handle bar a little bit before I gave up. Maybe I'm just a moron and attempted to install it incorrectly though, that is VERY possible lol.
@@steventoney3711 that really sucks man. I’m really sorry to hear that. I’ve had to bend mine too but i put a little plastic underneath to avoid scratches. Maybe I have scratches that I haven’t seen yet...
I hate it when I see a grown men, riding a child's bike usually a bum. Knowing he stole it from a poor kid that loved his bike. Cops see this and don't interrogate them to see where he got the bike. Laws always protecting the thieves
@@bandwagon240 you shouldn’t let potential thieves stop you from getting the bike you actually want😂as long as you arent stupid and follow these steps then you’ll be fine, got an rx myself and had no issues i just lock it up proper, alarm/u lock/bike chain etc
My only concern with that U-Lock is the guage. I'm pretty confident, with the right size bolt cutter, someone could snap that reasonably quickly actually. But ya two locks are great! Preferably a u lock and a chain, both with pretty thick guages. It also depends on how long you're planning on leaving it and when. I'm speaking as a born and bred New Yorker who not only has had bikes stolen, but also knew dudes that would do it and would tell me all the tricks haha
Hey Peter, love your videos, always enjoy watching them! (I’m still looking to see which bike I get, but thank you for the information! Really helpful 💯👍)
That’s a valid question to ask! I don’t take the bag but I usually empty the bag If I’m gonna leave it for more than 15min. But if you really care about the bag you totally can. Just take it with you if you’re gonna leave your bike alone for more than an hour or so.
Truly thinking about investing in one for my simple commute. The security is a great insight. But would a cover over the bike be a good idea? To obscure the thief’s vision? Or would it entice more of the thought of what “prize” is underneath it?
Good point. If you lock the cover to the wheel they can't pull it up to see what's under it. But investing in locks is the biggest thing you gotta do after buying safety gear!
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Kind of ridiculous we have to go through all these measures just to protect our bikes. I only use my s2 to commute to work and back.
Trust me I totally get it. Been dealing with it all my life. But all the bikes I’ve gotten stolen were because i missed 1 or 2 of these steps. They are tedious but necessary. Doesn’t hurt putting on a tracker on the bike too
My preventative measure I just don’t lock it up. I’m scared 😱 I really only use it for work and recreational rides. I do lock it at the grocery store but it’s only 10 minutes tops. I have a u-lock with a cord for the back wheel. I’d be scared to park it overnight, people would definitely steel it here.
im from Brooklyn, NY.
i use $135 Kryptonite lock….and an Apple Airtag placed inside the seat of my Super73.
imo, every ebike owner should fit an Apple Airtag inside the seat of your ebike.
criminals are dumb….
/Bklyn👑
Hey Robert! Thanks for your comment.
Yes Kryptonite locks are good but can still be compromised unfortunately. I have the same thing for mine. I recommend getting an Invoxia tracker, specially for NYC. It lets you know in real time if someone is touching your bike and will send notifications to your phone. And tracks the same (if not better) as an airtag too.
Stay safe out there 🤟
Man this is great!! Love this info! Also didn’t know that you lived in Europe that’s so rad!!!
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Thanks man! I lived in Spain for 18 years. Pretty much grew up there haha.
@@thepeterparkershow man that’s so rad!!! I can’t wait till one day I want to spend some time in Spain!! Thinking like a month or so.
@@ShawverFilms If I'm ever there you can stay at my old place! ;)
@@thepeterparkershow man so cool!! Thank you brother!!!!
The price of these bikes and how commonly bikes are stolen are the two main things preventing me from getting one. They are such awesome looking bikes, but to have it stolen by some drug head jackass would be infuriating.
Bro, I just bought a nice RX and I use it bc I do security work at a HS in a downtown area and across from us there’s low income drug dealers , and I seen them watching me …
I’m honestly gonna re-sell it. I don’t wanna lose out on 2300 bc of some druggy.
And I legit took
I seen a lot of ebike for sell without battery online good idea to take off the battery and good advice u are given to people 😎👍
takes 30 mins to deal with other 2 locks? u showed a vid of a guy buzzing through a u lock in 10 seconds, really dont think its hard.
That's why I mentioned the alarm. And it doesn't hurt to have a tracker on the bike.
In Cali there bold enough. Not even a week in Cali I seen someone in broad daylight with everyone watchin by the store struggling to get a bike out of a lock. It could of just been the owner that forgot or lost his key. But it didn’t seem like the case lol
Hey Peter, just got my S2 a few days ago, never really had to lock up a bike before, but this one...this one im definitely locking up. So, thanks for taking the time to share some of your methods!
Just a heads up in the UK there still getting bikes stolen wether using U locks Dlocks and the way They do it is by simply using a gas powered nail gun !! Fired straight into the key lock 3 sec job so remember frame locked wheels locked key locks FACING DOWN 👌
They are getting creative. Thanks for the heads up. 🤟
Hey Parker! Another great vid. How did you get your bike back after it was stolen those 3 times? Did you use the tracker and get the cops to help or did you Spiderman vigilante it?
Unfortunately those bikes were gone forever. I never got them back. Not even my Spidey sense helped. Lol
@@thepeterparkershow did you have to buy a new bike?
One time i did this and my bike was upside down. The bike was destroyed. Wheels had no air, rim was scatch. Who ever it was try everything he could to open the ulock. It sucks badly.
Oh boy that really sucks. Sounds like the thief got salty he couldn't steal your bike, so he made it personal.
I had someone scratch my frame pretty badly but couldn't break the Ulock with the Pliers/wire cutters so I got lucky it was just scratches.
“It’s so hot, like 82 degrees”. 🤣😂.
Very informative video, thanks my guy!
I use a U lock plus a kryptonite 3 ft chain. Considering adding a 3rd lock. Always make it difficult for a thief to steal your bike or bypass it altogether.
Don’t forget an alarm and a tracker.
Thank you very much for the video. This is something we are quite worried about, living in France. Also thank you for explaining in another comment why it is much more expensive in Europe !
Glad this could help! I’m making another video like this soon with more detail on what to do!
They throw it in a trailer and deal with the locks somware else . The anchor point is critical . A large diameter lock so bolt cutters can't get over it 20 mm Thick . I got a flexable cylinder lock .
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@@thepeterparkershow cirtain bolt cutters have a claw jaws and can cut these flexable locks . So it's a solid large u bolt as well .
Thanks best way to lock it up.
Also never lock your bike to a dried up piece of wood that you can karate chop no problem lol
Yeah you are right. But for the purpose of the video I am pretending the wooden fence is a metal pole that is cemented or bolted to the ground. Getting lots of people saying the same thing but they didn’t hear me say that.
@@thepeterparkershow ima lazy stoner and skip to the middle
Search The lock pick guy < A reality check then do what may be best for you and your bike , Put a tracker on the bike ? yep you can < Thanks Peter nice video
In nyc they will steal anything. I got a phone mount stolen and a removable light in different occasions. Many bike parts in Many places i have passed by in nyc were stolen. Including everything but the bike frame. So dont leave your bike outside over night, if you are able to store it in your apt.
In NY they will take front tire . If you really secure everything they will take headlight, phone mount or anything else they can get. Death threat sign on a bike , GPS sign on a bike , alarm and 2 locks should do the job .
The death threat one sounds effective. Lol
There is no right lock.. if you come with a flex on a accu there is nothing strong enough en its super fast. I use a lock and a very very very loud alarm which goes off when the bike moves. Good luck getting away without everyone looking at you
Ulocks can be busted in under a minute with a carjack. It’s essential you have a unlock that leaves no room for anything to squeeze between the bars.
Good point and good tip.
Just put locking wheels nuts on it. They come standard on my vanmoof S2. That’s what i’m doing on my super73 S2.
I have a U lock,and an alarm fitted to a WW2 Willys jeep siren and GPS ,scares the hell out of any would be thief .
What brand? Want to look into these haha
We’re the bikes that were stolen from you e-bikes or regular bikes? Also for the alarm I think it can be disarmed just by cutting the wire so a thief who knows this can just cut the wire so getting a dedicated alarm is probably better. They are cheap on Amazon like 18$. They are best hid under the seat so thieves will have a hard time removing it
Regular bikes. And if you cut the cable you loose your horn button But the alarm will keep going till the battery is dead. And they’re not that cheap. It’s almost 50$
Thanks a lot for the details because you just never know
This bike is £3300 pounds in the uk and you get it for $2000? Why such a mark up
You guys get better components. They are very strict laws in the UK and in Europe in general where the bike must pass certain regulations.
In other words, the European Super73 is built better.
Besides that, you guys get the 10-speed kit automatically with the bike. Unfortunately, we don't have access to it here in the US.
Europe brakes has: Magura MT4e, 2-piston caliper, 180mm x 2.0mm rotor - Rear: Magura MT4e, 180mm rotor x 2.0mm rotor. Yours comes with a horn included, ours doesn't. Also the European one has Torque where ours is Cadence/rotation sensor. Hope that explains it.
@@thepeterparkershow damn... kinda makes me want one from EU
I don't need a lock, I got Jack Bauer.
You sound like you’ve stolen a bike before
More like I’ve gotten my bike stolen 3 times. Lol
@@thepeterparkershowhaha! Same bike?
Thinking about getting the all black one with that seat. is the seat easy to install and is it better than the seat that comes with the bike?
All seats are a pain in the ass to install haha. But I like this one because it’s firm, it gives me extra room (for 2 people to sit comfortably) and it doesn’t feel like I’m gonna fall back if I sit too far back. But it is less squishy than the stock one. You can always ask the seat maker to add extra padding.
U-locks and folding locks are actually the worst kind. Just buy a normal expensive chain lock.
folding locks yes. U-locks? No. They are better than a lot of chain locks. You just have to get the high quality ones.
i contacted them and the battery is worth 1200$ shipping and tax nearly 1500$ its not 800
Wow…
@@thepeterparkershow yup
where i live in quebec/canada u have to lock disc brake, wheel ,pedal, stering, too put alarm and sometime they just stole the whole rack with ur bike lmao
Holy sh*t lol
They really want the bike... People need to get jobs. Buying this shit takes a lot of savings.
The best way is not to leave it outside then no locks needed 😮😮
Where can I find a mudguard for the frame like you have?
check out the evo4 lock, the extra long one is great for the motor area, no hard edges
I gotta check that one out!
great vid...audio too low
Thanks for the feedback. Redux coming soon!
I love this soft voice 0_0
ASMR S73 coming soon! Lol 🖤
@@thepeterparkershow Ayyyy 😳🥰
Does the u lock fit in your frame bag?
It definitely does. I just don’t do it because it’s a pain to take it in and out of the bag. But it’s definitely doable.
Dont lock to apiece of wood.
Do you also recommend removing front/back light when leaving the bike for several hours?
Lights are ok. Thieves usually want the whole bike. They don’t bother to be exposed or to take small things/accessories. Unless they are easily removable and valuable
Can you just bring a gun?
Lol. What if you are not around your bike?
You should also DNA mark (smartwater) your bike so it's easily traced back to you if stolen.
What is that?
What about protecting the bag?
Good question! I usually empty it just in case. I have had my bike seat almost get stolen tho!
@@thepeterparkershow okay, thank you
Great video and fab advice. I have had my bike stolen before and it is such a horrible feeling! Thank you so much! Stay safe!
Drop an apple airtag hidden on it too
Thanks for sharing. Using these tips to protect my Rize Blade 2! Sadly, there's no built in alarm. I'm hoping they make an add-on soon!
That would be a great feature all ebikes should have. Antitheft tracking and alarms. Thanks for watching!
@@thepeterparkershow Agreed. The Wing bikes had a built-in alarm system, but there were so many complaints against them for quality issues and customer service. I'm looking at alarms on Amazon in the meantime.
Great tips! Thanks Man
Great insight!
The day after someone broke the wood and stole his bike.
Like I said in the video. Imagine the fence is something solid to park it on.
He mentioned the wood fence like 3 times. Got ears?
Spidey
When you said "Because I'm an expert at getting my bike stolen"🤣... Thanks for the video man, keep up the dope work and spread the knowledge.
I ride around in a section 8 neighborhood but there's woods was insane jumps and there's prostitutes and stuff and I carry a glock 41 Gen 4 and an AR pistol in the backpack
I tried your mirror and they must have changed it, it just fucked up my handle bar, caution for anyone watching today
Oh shit! What happened?
@@thepeterparkershow The mounting clip is nowhere near large enough to fit around the handle bar, i had to bend it around to attempt to mount it, but it ultimately just scratched my handle bar a little bit before I gave up.
Maybe I'm just a moron and attempted to install it incorrectly though, that is VERY possible lol.
@@steventoney3711 that really sucks man. I’m really sorry to hear that. I’ve had to bend mine too but i put a little plastic underneath to avoid scratches. Maybe I have scratches that I haven’t seen yet...
Theifs.
I hate it when I see a grown men, riding a child's bike usually a bum. Knowing he stole it from a poor kid that loved his bike. Cops see this and don't interrogate them to see where he got the bike. Laws always protecting the thieves
Kinda wish you sounded the alarm
Sounds like the horn, but repeated and loud.
Hi! Looking at getting one of the horn/alarms. How often do you have to charge it? Does it remove to charge pretty easily?
Yeah charges in less than an hour and it is removable. I charge it every 3-4 rides.
Appreciate the reply! Love the videos.
do any of these e-bike manf make bikes that require a key?
Yes. Onyx, juiced bikes, surrons and a few others.
Thanks
No problem!
Great advice Peter!
Great video
Thanks for stopping by Steve!
Great advice Peter! Thank you!
Do you use airtags for recovery?
Absolutely. And also Invoxia as well.
This is a pretty easy answer for me: Just buy a Z1.
Because it's little?
@@thepeterparkershow because it's crappy and nobody wants it. 🤣
In all seriousness, I use an alarm and a cable lock.
@@bandwagon240 you shouldn’t let potential thieves stop you from getting the bike you actually want😂as long as you arent stupid and follow these steps then you’ll be fine, got an rx myself and had no issues i just lock it up proper, alarm/u lock/bike chain etc
The lock picking lawyer picks these locks in like 2 seconds lol
That’s where the alarm and tracker kick in
@@petitefleurici Well said 🤟
My only concern with that U-Lock is the guage. I'm pretty confident, with the right size bolt cutter, someone could snap that reasonably quickly actually. But ya two locks are great! Preferably a u lock and a chain, both with pretty thick guages. It also depends on how long you're planning on leaving it and when. I'm speaking as a born and bred New Yorker who not only has had bikes stolen, but also knew dudes that would do it and would tell me all the tricks haha
Hey Peter, love your videos, always enjoy watching them!
(I’m still looking to see which bike I get, but thank you for the information! Really helpful 💯👍)
brb i am going on a walk around the block with my angle grinder
Thanks from paris 🇫🇷
Merci!
May I ask how long the seat is? Thanks.
I don’t know the exact dimensions but it’s long. Almost 24 inches.
Interesting cloth pot out there with interesting residue 😂
Stupid question but do you take the rack bag with you when your parked up?
That’s a valid question to ask! I don’t take the bag but I usually empty the bag If I’m gonna leave it for more than 15min. But if you really care about the bag you totally can. Just take it with you if you’re gonna leave your bike alone for more than an hour or so.
Very informative Video Peter!Anything you can do to deter Thieves is Positive!
Truly thinking about investing in one for my simple commute. The security is a great insight. But would a cover over the bike be a good idea? To obscure the thief’s vision? Or would it entice more of the thought of what “prize” is underneath it?
Good point. If you lock the cover to the wheel they can't pull it up to see what's under it. But investing in locks is the biggest thing you gotta do after buying safety gear!
@@thepeterparkershow thank you brotha! Have a great night.
What tracker do you use?
I use an air tag plus an Invoxia tracker
Thanks!
Can you order a super 73 without batteries?.
You cannot unfortunately
Thank you for the learning experience I've was never to Sure witch locks to get thank you for sharing love the content
Great vid Bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks brosky
@@thepeterparkershow ur hacks worked too well.....I cant my super73 back, it;s stuck to the bike rack
@@satsumoo you’re gonna have to hire a professional thief. So sorry to hear that! Lol
they will just saw through that fence
Like I said in the video. Imagine the fence is something solid to park your bike on.
Add a good bike alarm and it wont be an issue with short term parking.
Wooden barrier ...hahaha 🤣🤣🤦👍
If you actually watched the video lol
He mentioned the wood fence as a prop like 3 times. Got ears?
Break the bike from the wood then load it in a truck to later cut the rest . Always secure your bike to something even stronger than the lock
Yep I already mentioned that the fence is not a good place to lock it. 👍